Elmo puppeteer denies sexual allegations

Producers say the puppeteer and voice behind the character Elmo on "Sesame Street" has taken a leave of absence, following allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy.

http://www.9news.com/video/1964456287001/1/Elmo-puppeteer-denies-sexual-allegationshttp://bc_gvpc.edgesuite.net/img/963482463001/201211/2712/963482463001_1964451182001_th-50a1a40426b0b0e4c2b9f6bf-767904719001.jpg?pubId=963482463001Elmo puppeteer denies sexual allegationsProducers say the puppeteer and voice behind the character Elmo on "Sesame Street" has taken a leave of absence, following allegations that he had a sexual relationship with a 16-year-old boy.Sesame StreetPBSsex abuse allegationsReutersELMO PUPPETEERvpcNational News00:54